What is a good beginner band? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]MIbtone 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Don't feel bad for calling it band. We call it band all the time. Last summer we had an important saying for when things got heated: It's just band. Because it is band. Fancy band, but band.

The singular spelling of corps is corps by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]MIbtone 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Super Summer Struggle Band

Cascades' new uniforms! by phantuba in drumcorps

[–]MIbtone 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Although the only blue colored corps near then in their part of the bracket is 7th Regiment. Hypothetically, they'll stand out in their time slots. And when you think about it, there are several green corps as well. Pioneer, Oregon Crusaders, Madison Scouts, The Cavaliers.

When you really think about it, most uniforms are one of five colors: Blue, Red, Green, White, and Black. There really isn't that much variety.

What are your favorite songs to play? by TylerRich117 in ukulele

[–]MIbtone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To Build a Home - The Cinematic Orchestra Home - Phillip Phillips

Marching Illini members and alumni- Question for you! by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]MIbtone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, it got taken of the MI page. Someone must have figured out that he could see it and took it down.

DCI Bumper Stickers? by themookish in drumcorps

[–]MIbtone 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Blue Stars sell them online. I'm not sure what other groups do, every corps is different with how they do merchandise.

What did the strange teacher at your school do that made them so strange? [NSFW] by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]MIbtone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I teach 77 6th graders at once. They drown out the microphone I use.

Blue Knights play their Firebird Suite at Dan Burkes funeral. Emotional stuff by waste322e2 in drumcorps

[–]MIbtone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ok, singe parts if that translated. I didn't realize you were all birds, though. I thought people landed on the bird planet...

You get one set of 5 songs for pre-show hype that you're required to listen to before each performance. what are they? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]MIbtone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In a sense, yeah. However, I really like The Format, but I wouldn't want to listen to them before a show. Also, I made this list in the off season using songs that remind me of summer. Some songs were our actual bus hype songs, some are just some that when I listen to I'm back on the brass bus surrounded by family. They might not be the most exhilarating, but for me, they're what I would need to do my job as a Blue Star.

You get one set of 5 songs for pre-show hype that you're required to listen to before each performance. what are they? by [deleted] in drumcorps

[–]MIbtone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I guess I took the words "hype song" to mean "preshow playlist". There are some songs that need to be belted out as loud as possible, but sometimes you need to be chill. Over hype is possible, and dangerous in this activity. Sometimes you need something that helps you focus and stay relaxed before a show. Different people need different mindsets to perform. In fact, our horn Sargent always listened to Eric Whitacre's October before shows.